Top Western Breakup Songs [2026]

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Ayra Starr – Last Heartbreak Song ft. Giveon (Official Music Video)

A poignant song about heartbreak included on the album “The Year I Turned 21,” released in May 2024.

It’s a collaboration between Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr and American R&B singer Giveon, whose voices together create an emotional atmosphere.

The portrayal of a woman trying to move forward despite being hurt by her lover’s change of heart is striking, and her exchanges with Giveon add further depth.

Ayra’s silky vocals and powerful melodies resonate, evoking the familiar ache of love that many have felt.

It’s a track that gently accompanies anyone trying to heal after a breakup.

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OneRepublic – Counting Stars

Want to learn a punchy song with a bit of a shout? If you’re that kind of guy, why not try singing a OneRepublic track with a cool melody and striking lyrics? If you’ve been having trouble sleeping at night, you might find yourself relating to the lyrics of this song.

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Katy Perry – Roar

There are breakups and all sorts of things, but I want to live positively.

For boys who feel the same, I recommend Katy Perry’s song “Roar.” This powerful track, which seems to assert your presence, is also a great pick for strong boys.

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Justin Bieber – Sorry (PURPOSE : The Movement)

A song that conveys a desire to apologize to an ex-lover and a message asking for a second chance.

It is said to be about Justin Bieber’s former girlfriend Selena Gomez, and he himself did not deny it.

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Taylor Swift – Blank Space

This song portrays the tumult of romance with humor and irony.

Taylor Swift cleverly turns the way the media treats her on its head, exaggerating the image of a woman who dates a lot.

The lyric about writing a new lover’s name on a “blank space” symbolizes the cycle of relationships.

Released in November 2014, it spent seven consecutive weeks at number one in the U.S.

It received high praise from critics and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

It’s a recommended track for those who’ve experienced heartbreak and want to take a closer look at themselves.

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Charlie Puth – We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) [Official Video]

This song, sung by Charlie who is known for hits like “One Call Away.” A girlfriend he cherished—though they used to talk so much, now they hardly speak at all.

This is recommended for those who want to turn that sad feeling into a song and sing it.

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Adele – Hello (Official Music Video)

It’s a song released in 2015 by the British singer Adele.

It debuted at number one on the U.S.

Billboard chart and became a worldwide hit.

A woman makes one last phone call to her former lover, and the delicate shifts in her emotions are vividly portrayed.